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Crooked nose after primary rhinoplasty. Should I go to a different surgeon for revision? (photos)

ovorsmakefa2012Jul 7, 2023
I had a procedure to reduce a hump that I had on my nose. My goal was to smooth the profile of my face at the bridge by removing the hump and wideness of the nasal bone. After op, I noticed my nose was lopsided. I went back to the doctor who told me it's just swelling. After healing, it was more apparent that my nose was crooked. Should I go to a new doctor? I'm depressed at the outcome. The original was reputable but I feel like I can’t trust given I had to convince him of the issue

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